Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under wayAlamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in NaplesÂ
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
Tim Aten Knows: Next phase of Restaurant Row Naples under way Construction of the final phase of Restaurant Row Naples was stalled for months because of financial issues but the three-building project was recently revived.
NAPLES Alamo Drafthouse Cinema’s first Florida theater opens in Naples The Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has now opened at the company’s first-ever Florida location at Mercato in Naples.
FORT MYERS Friday’s Furry Friends: Rhett, Tag For this week’s Friday’s Furry Friends, WINK visits the Gulf Coast Humane Society to showcase two adorable animals ready to be adopted.
WINK NEWS Recall issued for ground beef sold with possible E. coli at Walmart The Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall for several ground beef products distributed from Pennsylvania to Walmart’s nationwide.
The Weather Authority Hotter and more humid this Friday afternoon The Weather Authority is tracking a mild Friday morning with dry afternoon conditions and isolated storms appearing in the evening.
PUNTA GORDA ‘Party’s Over’: Dirt biking ends at Barefoot Lake The Lee County Sheriff’s Office has made it clear, the party at Barefoot Lake is over.
ESTERO Crews battle 2.5-acre brush fire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive San Carlos Park Fire District is on the scene fighting a 2.5-acre brushfire near Alico and Eagle Village Drive.
FORT MYERS Jake’s story: A mother’s mission to share her son’s story and help other young people One Fort Myers mom is turning her pain into purpose after her son, who she refers to as her “heavenly Angel,” took his own life.
CAPE CORAL New renderings for the Cape Coral Yacht Club promise a bright future The Cape Coral Yacht Club, which has been part of this community since the 1960s, will now have a new look after Hurricane Ian’s devastating effects.
LEHIGH ACRES Owner bars public from Barefoot Lake, LCSO installs Watch Tower Every weekend, roughly 200 people go to Barefoot Lake in Lehigh Acres to relax, fish, swim and have a good time.
CAPE CORAL Concern over water shortage in Cape Coral Concern is flowing through Cape Coral as neighbors are seeing their canal levels low and their wells run dry.
FORT MYERS FSW softball swinging for success in the postseason Now their focus shifts to states which means the newbies are looking to the experienced sophomores for advice.
BONITA SPRINGS Young SWFL tennis player competing with professionals You may not know her name now, but you might want remember it because 16-year-old Cookie Jarvis-Tredgett is already competing with professionals.
NORTH NAPLES ‘It’s all about connection,’ Statement Peace makes jewelry with sustainability in mind The brand Statement Peace, once started inside founder Jessica Lee’s home, is now in 2,700 stores across the country
Pine Manor 2 arrested for firing gun at birthday party in Pine Manor A party ended with two people behind bars.
Opera Naples Winter Festival, Under the Star hold wide variety of art performances. Opera Naples Winter Festival Under the Stars opened on Feb. 29 with various performances, from worldwide to local stars. Since 2006, Opera Naples has invited beloved singers from across the world to visit Naples. For the first time this year, they have expanded several new art performances in their concerts. The Winter Festival Under the Stars is the only outdoor winter opera festival in the Country, held in the heart of Cambier Park in Naples. The festival featured two evenings with the Luciano Pavarotti Foundation, personally hosted by Nicoletta Pavarotti, the famed tenor’s widow. Performances featured world-famous opera stars including Argentinian tenor Marcelo Alvarez, one of the tenors under the personal tutelage of Pavarotti, Gregory Kunde, Jennifer Rowley in Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly” and favorite Naples icon Jennette Donatti. Tuesday, March 3, Opera Naples Festival Under the Stars held the performance of “Jeanette Donatti & Friends” in Cambier Park. The red-carpet event includes performances from Donatti, Matthew Cossack, Aaron McKone, Kim Stanish, violinist Avi Nagin and pianist Ramon Tebar. Around 100 people attended; the event had nearly a dozen showings of the musical and instrumental art forms. According to Donatti, she has been singing around the world, but nothing compares to singing in Naples. “It’s evening that you can’t really find anywhere else,” said Donatto. “It’s truly magical singing here in my hometown. It’s really nice to feel at home.” Music director of the festival and famous tenor Ramon Tebar, considered one of this generation’s leading Spanish conductors, said he’s focused on growing opera within the Naples community. “I am convinced,” said Tebar, “the audience, I could see many new people, and also a lot of young people coming.” From left to right: Ramon Tebar, Jeanette Donatti, Aaron McKone, Matthew Cossack, Kim Stanish and Avi Nagin Tebar and Donatti agreed that they are looking forward to the “Carmen” and “Madama Butterfly” ballet performances on Thursday and Friday. Thursday, Gulfshore Ballet and Opera Naples are partnering for the performance of “Carmen.” New to Southwest Florida, Gulfshore Ballet is a new ballet company under the direction of internationally renowned dancers and performers. An opera classic, “Madama Butterfly” is a tale of a young Japanese Geisha’s unrequited love. According to the Opera Naples, the play was composed by Giacomo Puccini, whose 100th anniversary of his death will be commemorated in this year’s performance. For the full schedule of events for the Festival Under the Stars, click here.